Afraid

16.

Three days later

Zayn's POV

That Sunday when I left Alex's house in the morning, Alex and her family went to Paris. So I have just been home with my dad getting ready for thanksgiving. She would FaceTime me, but it wasn't enough I needed to see her, and feel her presence near me. I can't remember my life before I met Alex, she has just been a complete life changer. She is one thing that I am thankful for.

"Zayn, I wanted to know if you wanted to invite Alex over for dinner tomorrow?" My dad asks as we shop around the store looking for ham.

"I wanted to, but I think she is staying with her parents. I know her friend's family is going over." I say texting Louis about a game he wanted to get.

"Well when do I get to meet your girlfriend. I am starting to think she is fake." He laughs.

I give him the don't fuck with me face, "We haven't even been together for a month."

He pushes the cart when he bumps into somebody, her cart falls to the side. I put my phone away and start picking up her groceries, "I'm sorry my dad is such a clumsy man."

"Oh no it was me, I wasn't watching where I was going." Her voice sounds really familiar, I look up and our eyes lock.

Woah. No it can't be. She smiles, "Zayn? Oh my god. It's been ages" she attacks me in a hug. She still smells the same, like the same Victoria's Secret lotion she always used. We stand up, and my dad clears his throat.

I snap out of my thoughts, "Oh dad this is Zoe, we used to be..." I can't say sex buddies.

Zoe smirks, "We are old friends." Oh we were really good friends before her boyfriend found out about us.

"Yeah friends." I smile shaking my head. Last time I seen Zoe was at Harry's birthday party

My dad shakes his head disapproving, "Well I need you to call Alex to see if she is coming over." I know what my dad is doing. He is making it obvious to Zoe that I have a girlfriend.

Zoe's smile drops, "Alex?"

"Yeah. My girlfriend." I say scratching my neck. Why am I so nervous now.

Her lips an "o" shaped, "Wow girlfriend. Last time we saw each other, you made it clear you don't date." That night at Harry's Zoe wanted me to be her boyfriend, but I told her I don't do girlfriends. She ended up getting hurt.

She smiles shyly, "Can I meet her? To meet the girl that finally broke you."

My dad looks down, and I feel numb. She wants to meet Alex. Why? "I'll see. She is always busy."

Zoe nods, "Okay, you still have my number? Just call me. Maybe we can get together to hangout like old times." She bites her lip.

If she thinks that I would dare cheat on Alex she is out of her god damn mind, "Maybe, I'm always busy."
--

When we get home, I help my dad put the groceries away when my phone rings. Alex's picture pops up, "Hey beautiful." I say putting her on speaker.

"I just got home, and I am tired! I literally walked inside my room and threw myself on my bed." She says, and my dad laughs.

I look at him and he gives me a thumbs up. I roll my eyes smiling, "So how was Paris?" I put the milk away.

"It was amazing. I loved it. I took tons of pictures. But anyways, I have a present for you. Swing by later?"

I close the refrigerator, and take her off speaker, "Yeah, what time?"

She mumbles. "Umm seven. My parents are going out. Oh are you still leaving to New York on Saturday?"